Steve W. Bobst

Steve Wayne Bobst was born on May 5, 1944, in Norton, KS to Wilma and Hubert Bobst, who preceded him in death. He grew up in Goodland, KS, where he graduated from Sherman Community High School in 1962. He was the yearbook editor (The Buckeroo) during his senior year in high school, and he participated in athletics including Football, Basketball, Track, and the Thespian Club. Track was the most important sport to him, and he was happy to see both of his sons involved in running. He had a mixed mutt dog named "Tippy." Steve attended Fort Hays State University, in Fort Hays, KS, where he received a Bachelor's degree with a double major in Psychology and Education, and a Master's Degree in Education Administration, with a focus on Special Education. He also received a Specialist Degree in Educational Administration from Iowa State University and obtained (ABD), or All But Dissertation status. During his professional career, he also obtained the Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) certification from the Society of Human Resources. Steve is survived by his high school sweetheart, Anne-Marie, whom he married on June 4, 1966, at First Christian Church in Goodland, KS. Their union gave birth to Sol Mio Bobst, born in 1975, and Sacha Stewart Bobst, born in 1977. Dr. Sol Bobst and wife, Victoria, currently live in Houston, TX, and Sacha Bobst, wife, Sara, and grandson, Stephen, live in Brighton (Denver), CO. He is also survived by his only sister, Charlene Costucci and husband, John of Grand Prairie, Alberta, Canada; and nephews, Rhynn, Wade Vance, and Travis Eggers, also residing in Canada. In addition, he is survived by his sisters-in-law, Suzanne Goodwin and Josette Egli of Ventura, CA; and nephews and niece, Clifford Goodwin (CO), Paul Goodwin and Betty Goodwin Twigg of Wichita, KS and Bryan Egli of Ventura, CA. He also had an "adopted" granddaughter, Marion Lanot in Paris, France. Steve began his working career in Concordia, KS, where he taught Special Education. Upon receiving his Masters degree in Administration, he served as Special Education Director for Chickasaw and Fayette Counties, IA. Following reorganization of educational districts in the state, Steve was promoted to Assistant Superintendent of Special Services to public and private schools covering eight counties, where he served for 14 years. During this same time, as a licensed mediator, Steve also directed his own private contract negotiating firm. He then served as Superintendent of schools in Center, CO, Holdrege, NE, and Lewiston, ID. Steve then interrupted his career in education administration to manage his insurance and investment agency, established so that he and Anne-Marie could work together to devote more time to their children during their growing school years. It was during that decade, that Steve served on missions as a search and rescue pilot in the Nebraska Civil Air Patrol. Steve joined Executive Flight in Wenatchee in 2001, working as Personnel Director until his retirement in 2010. He was a very curious man, and traveled throughout the U.S. and Europe. He wrote for his family's private use, and also for professional publication. He studied history and was a student of WWII, having visited many sites and museums of that war. He was also interested in railroading and steam locomotion. Steve is remembered by his family and friends as a most loving, sensitive, giving and caring man. A Memorial Service will be held at Telford's Chapel of the Valley, Thursday, June 13, 2013, at 3:00 p.m. A dinner reception will follow at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Wenatchee. Arrangements are by Telford's Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee.

Steve W. Bobst

May 5, 1944 - June 9, 2013